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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.32, 1,217.48 and 509.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.32, 1,217.48 and 509.30 is: 702.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.32 : 1,217.48 = 509.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.32/1,217.48 = 509.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.32x = 1,217.48 × 509.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.32x = 620,057.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,057.75/882.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.76

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